lost in translation: dos

Photos by Landon of FashionGoggled

Quiksilver fleece  |  gifted Koshka printed dress  |  thrifted Coach heels  |  gifted leather satchel from Michelle of Queens Subject

The second episode to my Lost in Translation dress needed to be casual, inconspicuously wearable for a normal work day without people in the office noticing and saying "hey, you've worn that before right?". I threw on this Quiksilver short-sleeved sweater and I fooled everyone. If you stop me on the street and ask me what color I like the most, I'd say grey - grey neutralizes everything for me. The shortened version of this outfit post? Throw a grey sweater over your favorite dress, it'll be a really good look. Trust me. 

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subtle luxury on the best hair day

Photos by Landon!

Subtle Luxury cashmere sweater  |  thrifted shift dress  |  Sam Edelman Trinas  |  hair c/o ghd North America x Sephora 

Subtle Luxury by name and nature screams luxurious comfort and although you can't see it, this cashmere sweater was all that and more for a long night at the Sephora and ghd North America event last night. A quick run out of the store gave me a chance to photograph this gorgeous sweater that kept me warm on a surprisingly cool August day. I'll be styling this sweater in another post as well, this time, with a little more glam and sequins (hint hint). 

My hair? It's not normally like this, but boy did ghd North America hook me up with some awesome locks! I'm not sure how often my hair will get treated like this, but I might just go and snag myself one of their adorable stylers from Sephora. I'm sold! 

Just a quick blog update, sometimes short and simple does the trick!

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lost in translation: uno

Photos by Landon of FashionGoggled

gifted Koshka printed dress  |  gifted Oasap claw earrings  |  gifted Oasap spiked bracelet  |  Sam Edelman Trinas 

When I saw this dress on Koshka, I knew that it would be an instant hit. I'd attribute its gorgeous printed texture to mirror that of a Mexican blanket turned figure-skater dress. It just hugs me in all the right places without being too constricting. The back dips low just right and the length is short enough to throw on my trusty Trinas and be on my way. I've already worn this dress a few times over the weekend since I've received it and I've gotten a few musings about what else I'd wear with such a statement dress.

So I'm starting a series (appropriately titled 'uno, dos, tres') in which I'll style one piece, this Ladakh Lost in Translation Dress, three different ways.  I'm hoping to give you, my lovely readers, a few ideas on conquering that one unique, statement piece with a fresh eye because let's face it, repeating outfits is a necessary evil that we can work around. 

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ferragamos

Photos snapped by Landon of FashionGoggled

H&M white dress  |  Uniqlo polka dot dress (similar)  |  Zara shopper tote  |  vintage Ferragamo flats 

This post is full of sweet deals. First, I picked up this pretty little thing at Uniqlo on sale for $9.90 in a medium. If the medium is this short, I can't imagine what the small must fit like. Sometimes the line between a dress and a top blurs so much that the only option is to just wear a longer slip or dress underneath and call it a day. And of course, these gorgeous vintage Ferragamo flats that I debuted on Instagram when I first found them in my size in the corner of a vintage store for $25. A girl's gotta have at least one pair of simple flats to truck around in - might as well be Ferragamos!

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the easy way

Photos by Landon of FashionGoggled 

Camera provided by Dara (who will soon have her own blog!)

ASOS top  |  Zara distressed denim  |  Zara slingbacks (similar flat versions)

There's nothing difficult about this outfit. Distressed denim from Zara that I've worn here with a few extra character rips and a top from ASOS that I've had for as long as I can remember and those shoes - oh yes, those Alexander Wang inspired shoes - that you're most likely gonna see on every blogger, including two of my personal faves, Steph and Ann. Sometimes, on days where public transportation just doesn't work with you and it's the beginning of the week, you've just gotta take the easy way out. This is it, people. 

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summer layers

Photos by FashionGoggled 

Zara shirt  |  Club Monaco vest (army version)  |  gifted Wet Seal lace shorts  |  Zara heels  |  gifted Boostcase Hybrid case  |  gifted Style Queen wrapped bib necklace 

80 degree weather in New York means bundle up, layer up. These lace crochet shorts are now my new favorite pair, they're the most comfortable and add the perfect amount of texture. Style Queen gifted me the perfect statement collar necklace, I just couldn't wait to wear it. I spent hours perusing through their site and their bracelets - particularly this, this and this - might actually get me back into arm parties. Here's hoping!

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50 shades

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Gap ombré men's oversized T (similar)  |  Club Monaco skirt  |  Steve Madden sandals  |  Marc by Marc Jacobs satchel  |  Ray Ban aviators

You know that a trend has taken over when it trickles over to menswear. I mean, I found this ombré  shirt at the Gap in the men's section. It was $11 and three sizes too big, but I pulled it over my head and I couldn't bear to take it off. Roll up the sleeves, cuff them, safety-pin them if you must, but don't let the size fool you. Sometimes oversized shirts are just the thing for a hot summer day.

And how appropriate is the title? It had to happen sometime, half my wardrobe is grey. Today, I just happen to be wearing 50 (well...like 2) shades of it.

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fan the floral flame

Photos by blogger boyfriend photographer FashionGoggled

gifted Sugarlips floral bustier dress  |  Sam Edelman Trinas

I must really be into my floral dresses these days. I can't seem to stop wearing my Isabel Lu floral chiffon maxi, and I'm lusting after a new Line and Dot dress that I just can't wait to get my hands on. This Sugarlips dress isn't helping my obsession, only adding more fuel to the fire. I ain't mad though. The beautiful bustier adds structure and texture to the otherwise silky dress with an incredible simple floral print. 

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tropic thunder

Photos taken by Landon of Fashion Goggled

random black tank  |  Zara tropical pants (similar)  |  Marc by Marc Jacobs satchel  |  Ann Taylor sandals (similar)  | vintage gold choker

Talk about statement pants - these are some statement pants. I approached it gingerly, because you can't exactly clash this print with another. I chose a simple cotton tank that I dug up from the bottom of my drawers to help the pants stand out on its own (like it needed any help). And who would've thought navy MJ bag and black would go so well together? Whoever said "black and blue, shame on you" was sorely wrong. 

New York, it seems like we're heading back to the heat, a whopping 92 degrees today, which means shorts, dresses, skirts. No pants. 

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the bare necessities

Photography by Landon McGregor of Fashion Goggled

H&M maxi (AA version)  |  Brandy Melville bralette  |  Trinas  |  gifted JewelMint bracelet

The Soriya bra has a sort of S&M feel (thanks Landon for pointing it out) that I'm kind of in love with. The straps make any low cut/see-through/open back shirt instantly wearable. It came just in time for summer too, because just about half my wardrobe just became appropriate to wear.

Also, I've been hearing a lot about BANGSTYLE hair products. Apparently their sea salt spray is out of this world. For a girl whose never given a second thought at hair products, I'm thinkin' that I need to try me some BANGSTYLE. Do you guys have any hair product suggestions? 

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the white-out of the summer

Photos by my best blogger friend, Landon

c/o Oasap chiffon white tank  |  AE eyelet skirt  |  Sam Edelman Trinas  |  JewelMint Revolution Rings |  H&M boat hat

I've done it. Eureka! I've found the perfect boat hat. Because of the general strange size and shape of my head, there aren't many hats in this world that can fit it. But this one, this $10 hat from H&M, fits me like a glove, sort of. I opted for an all white outfit because I guess it's something that I've never tried. They don't call it summer whites for nothing!

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eyelet neon inset

vintage polka dot silk shirt (peplum version)  |  H&M eyelet inset skirt  |  Zara heels  |  c/o Boostcase hybrid case

When we all have careers in the future, we're all going to have to wear a uniform like this someway or the other. That constricting yet flattering high waisted, knee-length skirt and a pair of black stilettos to keep you grounded. I won't go down without a fight, I made sure the skirt was sheer, lace, with a neon slip and I threw some prints on it - you can never go wrong with polka dots. My life motto basically:  you can never go wrong with polka dots, eyelet lace and neon.

PS: I finally found the perfect accessory for my iPhone, this Boostcase has a detachable, rechargeable battery pack. It's everything. 

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mint chip slip

Photos by Landon

UO striped slip  |  Zara studded crossbody (similar)  |  Ann Taylor sandals (similar)

To #beattheheat in New York this summer, I threw on the absolute least amount of clothing on my body. Judge me all you want, but at least I'm cool. I have a feeling silk slips are gonna be a staple this summer. God help me. (On another note: who likes my post title?)

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